FAA Network Installer: Secure, SD-WAN & Fiber Specialist

Peraton; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Oakland, CA seeks a Network Installer to support FAA modernization efforts and keep mission-critical aviation networks secure and reliable. You will install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, and support SD-WAN across distributed environments.

Ideal candidates have strong networking skills, relevant certifications, and a readiness for local travel to FAA sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Experience with TDM-to-IP migrations and modern IP-based networking.
• Solid understanding of SD-WAN, fiber optics, and wireless LAN/WAN technologies.
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios).
• Ability to read and interpret network diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing tools (OTDR).
• Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime, performance, and security of FAA network infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
• Support SD-WAN solutions across distributed environments.
• Install, terminate, and test fiber optic cabling (single‑mode and multi‑mode).
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR and certification tools.
• Monitor systems daily, analyze logs, and respond to incidents.
• Troubleshoot network issues across fiber, SD-WAN, and IP layers, escalating as needed.
• Support network cutovers, migrations, and failover validation.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VPNs

Routing protocols

Network monitoring

Reading diagrams

Leadership

Team collaboration

Fiber testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

SD-WAN

Fiber testing OTDR

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

SolarWinds

Nagios

Job description

Peraton in Oakland, CA seeks a Network Installer to support FAA modernization efforts and keep mission-critical aviation networks secure and reliable. You will install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems, and support SD-WAN across distributed environments.

Ideal candidates have strong networking skills, relevant certifications, and a readiness for local travel to FAA sites in the region.